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Weakness in U.S. Economy
Pressures Canadian Stocks

Markets closed lower after investors were rattled by data released early Thursday showing weakness in the U.S. service sector and labor market.

In Canada, the Toronto Stock Exchange 300 composite index fell 31.72 points to 7415.98, hurt by more bad news in the tech sector and new signs in the U.S. that business activity in the service sector...